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# See, the fear of the Lord—that is wisdom
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The abstract noun "fear" can be expressed with the verbs "fear" or "respect." The abstract noun "wisdom" can be expressed with the word "wise." Alternate translation: "Listen, if you fear the Lord, you will be wise" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])
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# to depart from evil is understanding
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Here "depart from evil" means refusing to do evil things. The abstract noun "understanding" can be expressed with the verb "understand." Alternate translation: "if you refuse to do evil, then you will understand many things" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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